ul stool

Some comforts I'm just not willing to give up for the sake of saving a few ounces. My trusty camp stool is one of those comforts. Soooh it seems, I may not be the only one interested in a ul camp stool. My partner and I are currently working on a carbon fibre prototype. I'll keep you posted on our progress and initial review.

Do you think carbon fiber would be strong enough to resist splintering?

I was looking at a GCI Stool a few weeks ago on sale. I thought this is pretty light feeling and packs down small. I remembered that I had a stool at home and when I got home I found it and weighed it and looked up the weight of the GCI. They were roughly the same weight, 26 oz., but mine didn’t pack down as small. I’m not about to use this stool for backpacking, but it goes in the canoe. Just from sitting on it a few times, I can’t imagine a carbon fiber legged one holding up.

Have you looked at the Kifaru Field Chair or considered a hammock?

I don't always take my camp stool but when I do, I don't begrudge the 14 oz. I've got my pack weight down to a little less than 10 lbs – the stool is my luxury item.

very happy to get you responce and im looking forward to seeing how roberts stool will turn out and i sure hope carbon fiber wont splinter.

I have an REI stool that weighs 15oz without the carrying bag and holds up to 225lbs. It folds up nice and slim and fits easily on the side of my pack if I want. Its a nice luxury to have sometimes.

I use my Bearikade. It's a tubby 31 oz, but might as well use it as a multipurpose item. I make sure the ground is flat first.